Baltimore sports enthusiast can rejoice because there is a new MVP sports bar in town.
Game Day Warehouse (1400 Warner St) is a fairly new sports bar located within minutes of Horseshoe Casino, M&T Bank Stadium and Orioles Park at Camden Yards. The 10,000 square foot location was once a warehouse and is now complete with 20 TV’s, 6 projector screens, two bars, an interactive DJ station, old school arcade games, pool tables, ping-pong tables, corn hole and many other gaming options.
The menu consists of American-style bar food – burgers, fries, wings, potato skins, etc.
Black and Bleu Burger
On my last visit I ordered the Black and Bleu Burger with bacon and blue cheese crumbles. I like my burgers well done and they perfected my burger request.
The Exclusive Liquor Vault
There is also an exclusive liquor vault with hard to find and expensive whiskey and cognac. The main bar in the front room is stocked with Fireball Whiskey. I’ve been to GameDay Warehouse three times and each time they were offering a special discounted price on Fireball shots.
If you are looking for a place to watch the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens or any sporting event, GameDay Warehouse is the perfect spot. It’s also great for pre-gaming and post-gaming.
Have you been to GameDay Warehouse? Did you enjoy it? Leave a comment below.
If you can’t make it to the Bayou, Baltimore has plenty ‘o partying during Mardi Gras 2016.
1. Power Plant Live (34 Market Place) – Saturday, February 6th 9pm-12am Power Plant Live is hosting their 7th annual Mardi Gras celebration with and all-inclusive package available. Power Plant is bringing the French Quarters to Baltimore with Cirque performances, a shopping cart parade, live music and bead tossing from the second level balcony.
General Admission – $35 – Access to nine (9) bars and clubs in Power Plant, souvenir Hurricane glass, bottomless Southern Comfort Hurricanes and select domestic beers (from 9pm-12am) plus party favors. For ticket information visit www.powerplantlive.com.
2. Mardi Gras at Mount Vernon Marketplace(520 Park Ave) – Tuesday, February 9th 7pm-11pm. The newest multi-vendor market in Baltimore has been making a big impression with their weekly events and celebrations. Their Fat Tuesday is the perfect reason to bring Mardi Gras to Maryland with live Jazz performances, festive cocktails, a crawfish boil, a mask contests, prizes and much more.
Admission is Free, food and cocktails are priced per vendor. Guests can expect cocktails to run $6.00 for a Negroni and $7.00 for a Sazarac.
3. Mardi Gras North in Fells Point (1700 and 1702 Thames St) – Tuesday, February 9th 7pm-11pm. Fells Point neighbors Kooper’s Tavern, Woody’s Rum Bar and Slainte Irish Pub join forces to host their 19th annual Mardi Gras celebration. Visit all three bars and enjoy seafood gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, jambalaya and music from the DIG Jazz Combo. Drink specials include $3 Miller Lites, $4 Blue Moons, $6 Sazeracs and $5 Cajun Marys (I’m assuming that’s a Bloody Mary with a cajun kick). Admission is FREE.
Laissez les bons temps rouler – Let the good times roll!
On Monday evening, I visited Mussel Bar & Grille (1350 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21231) with a few friends. I frequently visited the previous tenant/restaurant Townhouse Kitchen & Bar before it closed in early 2014. Mussel Bar & Grille has managed to keep everything the same – the furniture, the large middle bar, the large televisions around the bar, everything except the self-serve table beer taps and the menu.
The open floor plan and exposed ceiling is the first thing you notice when walking into the restaurant. The space features pub-style wood topped tables in all shapes and sizes with leather seating and a private room in the rear of the restaurant for intimate parties and gatherings.
All the action seemed to be going on at the bar located in the middle of the restaurant. The long rectangular-shaped bar is also a focal point of the space because of the 10 large televisions that surround the bar overhead. This makes it easy to watch any sporting event from every angle, no matter where you are sitting in the restaurant, you won’t miss any of the excitement.
Provencal Mussels – tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, cream, capers and basilOysters on the 1/2 shell
Of course with a name like “Mussel Bar,” you know the mussel options are SERIOUS. The menu features five mussel options, each with distinctly different flavors. My best friend ordered the Provencal Mussels and they were delicious, loaded with garlic in a creamy tomato based sauce. She also ordered oysters but I can’t tell you how they were because I don’t eat them. I did notice a lot of people ordering them, so they must be good.
Oven Baked Feta Cheese
We were feeling a little greedy hungry so we ordered a few additional items. My favorite side item was the oven baked feta which was melt-in-your-mouth good! Feta is the perfect cheese to bake in the oven because it keeps its shape and tangy taste. They drizzled the feta cheese with honey and olive oil and added eggplant, these ingredients toned down the pungent cheesy bite.
Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese
The Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese was also a hit with chunks of lobster and lots of cheese. They were NOT stingy on the lobster, I had a fork full of lobster with every bite I took.
Sweet Potato Fries and House Cut Fries with three dipping saucesHousemade Ice Cream with Caramel Popcorn
The presentation of the food items were wonderful. I love it when my food is served in pots and cast iron skillets, it makes me feel special almost as if the items I ordered were cooked in a home kitchen specifically for me.
Have you visited Mussel Bar & Grille? What is your favorite mussel flavor?
Every once in a while I like to take a break from my busy day and have lunch with my co-workers. I’ve heard it’s good to take a short break and step outside for some fresh air. One of my new co-worker mentioned she prefers gluten-free food and wanted to try Sweet 27 Cupcakes and Cafe (123 W 27th Street) because they offer gluten-free items, vegan, vegetarian and soy free items.
We pulled up to the cutest colorful storefront cafe in the Remington neighborhood. Inside was just as colorful with lots of character. The cafe dining area is small with about six dining tables. Connected to the cafe is the actual bakery and a larger restaurant space. The cafe does have a variety of cupcakes on display under the register in a large glass refrigerated case.
They offer flavors such as – Lemon Buttercream, German Chocolate, and Chocolate Raspberry Ganache. In addition to the cupcakes they also bake cookies and other assorted cakes and pies. Everything on the menu is not gluten-free or vegetarian, they also offer carnivorous items.
Lamb Kabob with Rice and SaladLamb Burger with SaladSpiced Sweet Potatoes
I ordered the Lamb Kabobs with rice and side salad. For some reason I thought they would come on a skewer, but they were three medium-sized lamb patties the size of sliders. The lamb was drizzled with a mild spiced chutney sauce. My side salad was colorful and included mandarin orange pieces, green apple slices and spiced chutney dressing. My coworker ordered the lamb burger with a side salad. The lamb was seasoned well and cooked to the perfect consistency. We also ordered the Spiced Sweet Potatoes to share. I’m used to the southern soul food sweet potatoes and I was a little skeptical to try the spiced, but they were tasty and better than I expected. I passed on the cupcake, but my gluten-free coworker ordered one and she said it was delicious.
Maybe next time I visit I’ll try one of the gluten-free or vegan items.
If you read my blog regularly I’m sure you’ve gathered that I love breakfast and brunch food. Recently I visited Dovecote Cafe in Baltimore, MD and I sampled a delicious sweet potato frittata – so delicious I decided to add sausage and recreate it.
Sweet Potato and Sausage Frittata
8 Eggs
Salt & Pepper
1/2 Cup of Grated Parmesan
1/2 Cup of Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 Onion Sliced
1 Sweet Red Pepper sliced
2 Sweet Potatoes Cubed
1 Cup of Spinach
2 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
2 Tbsp. Goya Sazon Seasoning
4 Cooked/Browned Sausage Patties or 1 Cup of Sausage Crumbles
Preparation : Preheat oven at 400 degrees. In a large deep cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook/brown sausage. Remove from pan and add sliced onions, saute for 5 minutes or until brown. Place cubed sweet potatoes in a microwave safe dish, top dish with two wet paper towels and microwave for 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and spinach to sautéed onions and cook for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat. Whisk Eggs in a bowl or large dish, add cheese and all dry spices. Once the spinach wilts add cooked sausage and egg mixture to the skillet. Place skillet in oven for 25 minutes.
A quick and easy breakfast dish for one, two or a family meal. I’m thinking the next time I’ll make a Greek Frittata or a Seafood Frittata. Do you have a favorite Frittata recipe?
